I'm referring to using Lacquer Thinner. Never had it not remove it all the way. In fact, that's what I use to clean up my spray nozzles for when I spray the POR into crevices.

Never had it remove any of my skin, but then again, I just moisten the rag and then wipe.

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Reg paint thinner. But I supose the lacquer thinner would do the trick

I used SEM Rust Shield on mine. It's half the cost of POR 15 and works just as good. I'm painting all unseen areas with it. As said, this paint sets HARD. You may want to put a junk bolt in a hole and paint around it or you'll wind up using a tap to get rid of the paint.

Brian:

Not to deny that SEM works well, but unless you've used BOTH SEM and POR and done comparative testing, the phrase "works just as good" is misleading.

Also you've recently been posting about using Rustoleum for your engine bay, which leads me to question your statement about SEM. Why would you be changing brands?

For this to be balanced, in order for Bart to make a sound decision, wouldn't it be better if those who HAVE used Zero-Rust or Rust Bullet to make their point known? That also applies to other products, as Brian has regarding SEM. However, comparative remarks should be by those who HAVE used both or more products, otherwise it's not a true comparison.

That's why I'm looking to use a different product on the next Z I do, to be able to say which one I liked better, which one was easier to work with, apply etc.

Just my 2¢

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Not to be too self serving here, but I'd be willing to provide a link (if any of you would be interested) to a heads up test done several years ago comparing Zero Rust and POR on the motor mounts on a salt water fishing boat. This test was done by a body man who was at the time a POR dealer and was trying to satisfy himself about the viability of Zero Rust vs POR.

Bruce; Go for it. Objective views are exactly what we need to read.

As I've stated, I've not used other products, and as such, I don't think it's fair to denigrate them nor to imply something else is "just as good".

As an Air Force Supply guy (Inventory Management Specialist 64570) one of the key things we were trained to look for were "Or Equal" items that a) did the same job/ function and were (ideally) less expensive. Sometimes you had to weigh one or the other over the other, depending on the current budget situation. Ideally, you had an actual test to determine suitability, and if not, you looked for testimonials from sources that were at "arms length". (i.e. not directly involved in benefiting)

So, show the link and maybe down the road when I'm doing the next Z you'll let me give some of the product a try or ..... (hint, hint) (and hey, I'm just as cheap as the rest of you guys).

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Berrymans Carb cleaner also cuts POR-15 really well.

Go to http://www.autobodystore.com/images/boattest.jpg

The photos were taken after 16 months in service....

Brian:

Not to deny that SEM works well, but unless you've used BOTH SEM and POR and done comparative testing, the phrase "works just as good" is misleading.

Also you've recently been posting about using Rustoleum for your engine bay, which leads me to question your statement about SEM. Why would you be changing brands?

For this to be balanced, in order for Bart to make a sound decision, wouldn't it be better if those who HAVE used Zero-Rust or Rust Bullet to make their point known? That also applies to other products, as Brian has regarding SEM. However, comparative remarks should be by those who HAVE used both or more products, otherwise it's not a true comparison.

That's why I'm looking to use a different product on the next Z I do, to be able to say which one I liked better, which one was easier to work with, apply etc.

Just my 2¢

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Ahh the internet, where everything you say is over analyzed by information heros like yourself to make you look like the guy who knows everything. It seems every forum has a troll like you who puts down people to make themselves look better. You're arguing about what brand of paint I use!!!!! RIDICULOUS!!! I've stopped posting on virtually all boards I used to because of people like you. So please STFU before you drive anymore people from here. This is the last post I'm every making here so I don't care if I get banned- Escanlon- **** you troll!!!!

How's old Bart doing coming up with some paint for his "frame"? I'm thinking he kinda got lost in the shuffle.

Bart, I can't get you some Zero Rust either....... Nyuck nyuck.....

Bart, I have no idea what type of rust preventive coatings are available where you live, but I do know that the shipyards are constantly fighting the rust monster and could probably direct you to some top notch products. I don't believe these coatings are cost effective or easily shipped.

Bart.

Geezer steered you right. Find a boat yard full of steel fishing boats and start asking what they use. For what you are doing, a quart of whatever ought to do you. If your steel is fully prepared white metal, anything should work. If you have existing rust you are going over, make sure whatever you end up using is "surface tolerant".